Fats and oils
Analysis of fats and oils
Oils and fats are essential components in food production, and their quality directly impacts taste, shelf life and consumer safety. At Eurofins Food & Feed Testing, we provide analytical services for edible oils and fats to help you optimise product quality, ensure compliance and protect brand reputation.
Key services
- Fatty acid profile analysis including saturated, unsaturated and trans fats
- Oxidation stability tests (peroxide value, anisidine value, TOTOX)
- Contaminant screening for mineral oils (MOSH/MOAH), plasticisers, heavy metals and dioxins
- Residue analysis for pesticides and process contaminants (e.g. glycidyl esters, 3-MCPD)
- Authenticity and origin verification using isotopic and advanced analytical methods
- Nutritional labelling compliance for fat content and related parameters
- Sensory analysis
Additional services
- Shelf-life studies and stability testing under various storage conditions
- Support during product development including formulation optimisation
- Consultancy on sustainability and certification schemes (e.g., RSPO, organic)
- International sample logistics and harmonised testing for global operations
Key product categories
Our range of services includes comprehensive analysis and advice on a wide variety of oils, e.g.
- Seed oils (e.g. rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil, linseed oil, hemp oil, pumpkin seed oil, grapeseed oil)
- Nut oils (e.g. hazelnut oil, peanut oil, macadamia oil, walnut oil, almond oil, pistachio oil)
- Fruit pulp oils (e.g. coconut oil, palm oil, avocado oil)
- Animal oils (e.g. fish oil)
Legal framework and guidelines*
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104 (marketing standards for olive oil)
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2105 (conformity checks of marketing standards for olive oil and methods of analysis of the characteristics of olive oil)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council (indications for traditional specialities)
- Codex Alimentarius for edible fats and oils
* Regulatory information is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes. Always consult official sources for up‑to‑date legislation. For market‑specific support, please contact your local Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratory. Our specialists offer tailored support through horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
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Would you like to find out more about our testing solutions, access our competence centre services, or do you need tailored analytical or consultancy support?
Contact Eurofins Food Testing Ireland today to speak to our experts by submitting an enquiry form or calling +353 (0)1 431 1306